Top 6 Supplements for Muscle Gain and Weight Loss as a Ninja Warrior

Training for Ninja Warrior requires you to bring your body in the best shape possible. You can support this process by taking supplements for muscle gain and weight loss. Unfortunately, there is a myriad of supplements out there, and most of them are completely useless and just exist for bringing their manufacturer piles of money.

You surely don’t want to waste your time with the useless ones. And that’s why I’m heading right to the supplements that actually work and will boost your Ninja Warrior performance!

The workout supplements that really work

And now without further ado, here are the supplements for muscle gain and weight loss which are backed by science.

Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine supplementation increases the body’s level of creatine phosphate and thereby helps your body to facilitate the recycling of Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP), which in turn provides your muscles with more energy.

Although it is produced naturally in your body, an additional intake will serve as a buffer against fatigue and allows you to maintain a higher load during a certain exercise or do more repetitions.[1] And as we know, a higher load and training volume will improve muscle gain.

The amount of maximum strength improvement thereby varies from individual to individual, but usually lies within the single-digit percentile[2] – enough to use it for your Ninja Warrior training.

So, how to take it?

The quickest way to saturate your muscles “creatine load”, is by taking around 20 grams of creatine monohydrate per day for 6 days. If you are not in a hurry, you can also take 3 grams per day for 28 days for similar results. The elevated creatine concentration can afterward be maintained by taking 2 grams of creatine per day.[3]

If you want to give it a try, I warmly recommend the Creatine Monohydrate from Myprotein. It dissolves really well in water and is among the most popular creatine products.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D, the legendary sunshine vitamin, is responsible for many health benefits including healthy and increased testosterone levels in men.[4] You can either get it by being exposed to the sun or by taking it as a supplement.

Too less of it, on the contrary, puts you in the danger zone for diseases such as cancer[7], depression[8], and lowers your immune system[9].

So, get out in the sun, train on some outdoor Ninja Warrior course, or get some vitamin D supplements!

Protein

Protein is broken down into amino acids, which are used by your body for muscle building and repair. Digesting protein powder as a supplement is recommended when your body gets insufficient levels from the food. If you are training heavily, this could be the case.

As exercise increases the muscle protein turnover, meaning an increase in muscle protein breakdown, it is essential to digest sufficient protein. If you achieve this, your body will be in a net anabolic state, where muscle protein synthesis exceeds muscle protein breakdown, and therefore builds up muscles.[10],[11]

Now, which protein should you take?

Research has shown that milk-derived proteins are superior to vegetarian-derived proteins.[12] This leaves us with whey and casein protein.

Whereas whey protein is absorbed quickly and leads to a spike in amino acid levels shortly after digestion, casein protein is being absorbed slowly over several hours and keeps amino acid levels heightened over a long period.

So, for optimum results, combine both and take them at different times of the day:

Take whey protein during or immediately after your workout.

Use casein protein before going to bed, so that your body won’t run out of muscle building resources while you are sleeping.

Mix them with water.

How much protein is enough?

It is recommended to consume daily at least 1 grams of protein per kg of your bodyweight, or 0.45 grams per pound. So, for example, if your weight is 70 kg (155 pounds), you should aim for at least 70 grams of protein per day.

Omega 3 fish oil

Fish oil, which contains omega-3 fatty acids, contributes significantly to our overall health, it is anti-inflammatory, supports blood circulation so that oxygen and nutrients can better reach the muscles, and also improves muscle building[13].

You should supplement it if you are not eating fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines several times a week.

Caffeine

Taking caffeine before training will help you to increase your limits during exercise, as it may give you the decisive energy boost. And it’s also the most delicious supplement…

Drinking 1-2 cups of coffee is totally fine. Above that, it can become sort of an addiction. So drink it wisely and don’t overdo it.

Sleep

Oh yes, I certainly mean that one!

Getting enough sleep has more benefits than every other supplement I have mentioned before. 7-9 hours of restful sleep every night will help you in:

burning more fat,

gaining more strength,

increasing testosterone,

preventing inflammations,

and improving your overall well-being.

Summary

So, what are you waiting for, Ninja? Get strong, lean, and healthy by adding creatine, Vitamin D, whey and casein protein, fish oil, a bit of caffeine, and lots of sleep to your Ninja Warrior training plan.

Happy training!

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